apes : 17 Articles

Read 17 exclusive articles related to "apes" on ArtMajeur magazine

Why do landscape subjects make us feel good?

Art history • 8 minutes read
Why do we enjoy looking at green? Why does a meadow, a forest, or even just the rustling of leaves in the wind bring us peace? What is it in nature that soothes our senses, relaxes our gaze, and helps us breathe more freely — even just through an image?...

Julie Mehretu: Ethiopian American Artist's Modern Landscapes

Artist portraits • 10 minutes read
Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian American contemporary artist, is celebrated for her large-scale, multi-layered abstract paintings that reflect urban and sociopolitical changes. Recognized in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020, she has secured her place as a groundbreaking Black female painter.

When 'UndeadApes' NFTs Expose $400,000 Fraud

Art news • 2 minutes read
Jerry Berman Nowlin and Devin Alan Rhoden, creators of the “UndeadApes” NFT collection on Solana, orchestrated a scam that cost investors $400,000 by promising high returns before abandoning the project. This “rug pull” left buyers with worthless NFTs, highlighting the risks of digital asset investments

Peter Doig: Master of Dreamscapes and Auction Record

Artist portraits • 8 minutes read
Peter Doig is a Scottish-born contemporary painter renowned for his dreamlike landscapes that blur the boundaries between reality and the surreal. His works often feature rich, evocative colors and unique compositions, allowing viewers to engage with a sense of both familiarity and mystery...

American Landscapes in Painting and Photography: Collection of Ten Masterpieces

art history • 11 minutes read
An imaginary journey through the beautiful landscapes of the United States, immortalized by some of the most iconic painters and photographers of the "New World"...

The Rhythms of Modernity: Piet Mondrian's Artistic Evolution

Artist portraits • 10 minutes read
Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter, is best known for his pioneering role in abstract art. His work is characterized by a reduction of form and color, focusing on straight lines, geometric shapes, and primary colors...

Evolved Apes NFT Scam: FBI Charges Three People in $2.7 Million Fraud Case

Art News • 1 minutes read
The FBI has charged three UK nationals, Mohamed-Amin Atch, Mohamed Rilaz Waleedh, and Daood Hassan, with wire fraud and money laundering in a $2.7 million NFT scam called "Evolved Apes," where funds meant for a video game and charities were diverted to personal accounts. Known as a "rug pull," the project's anonymous developer, Evil Ape, vanished with the funds.

Dmitry Oleyn: Drawing is a part of my soul

Artist portraits • 6 minutes read
"Drawing is a part of my soul. Without painting, I cannot see either my past or my future. When I was a child, drawings were literally everywhere—in the wallpaper of my room, in school notebooks. My parents immediately realized that they were raising an artist and supported me when I entered the Art University."...

Where Do We Find Fish in Painting?

Fishes • 8 minutes read
Following a figurative discourse with a rather traditional character, the pictorial subject of fish primarily appears in three instances: within genre scenes, where it thrives in the context of the market; in still lifes, accompanied by flowers, fruits, etc.; in landscapes...

Cyber Analyst from US Air Force Arrested in NFT Fraud Scheme

Art News • 2 minutes read
A senior U.S. Air Force cyber analyst, Devin Alan Rhoden, was arrested for his involvement in a fraudulent NFT scheme, promoting worthless UndeadApes NFTs and profiting from the deceit. His actions, including withdrawing substantial funds and boasting about the scam on Discord, have brought him under legal scrutiny, marking a significant case in digital asset fraud.

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